24h Thickener Free Crystal Clear gel

with AquaStyle SH-100

#12464-103.6
Ingredients (Trade Name | INCI)

% w/w

Supplier

Phase A
Deionized Water

Deionized Water

68.38

Versene NA

Disodium EDTA

0.10

Dow

AquaStyle SH-100 polymer

Acrylates Copolymer (and) Water

6.67

Ashland

Belsil DMC-6031

PEG/PPG-25/25 Dimethicone

0.35

Wacker

Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol

0.85

Ashland

Phase B
Optiphen200 preservative
Phase C
Deionized Water

Deionized Water

10.00

AMP-Ultra PC 2000

Aminomethyl Propanol

0.65

Dow

Glycerin

Glycerin

3.00

Jeen International

10.00

Ashland

Phase D
PVP-K90 Solution
Total

Polyvinylpyrrolidone

100.00

The information contained in this document and the various products described are intended for use only by persons having technical skill and at their own discretion and risk
after they have performed necessary technical investigations, tests and evaluations of the products and their uses. While the information herein is believed to be reliable, we do
not guarantee its accuracy and a purchaser must make its own determination of a products suitability for purchasers use, for the protection of the environment, and for the
health and safety of its employees and the purchasers of its products. Neither Ashland nor its affiliates shall be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product,
method, or apparatus described in this document. Nothing herein waives any of Ashlands or its affiliates conditions of sale, and WE MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF ANY PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. We also make no warranty against infringement of any
patents by reason of purchasers use of any product described in this document.
All statements, information and data presented herein are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are not to be taken as a guarantee, an express warranty, or an implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or representation, express or implied, for which Ashland Inc. and its subsidiaries assume legal responsibility.
Registered trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries. Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries. *Trademark owned
by a third party. 2012, Ashland.

24h Thickener Free Crystal Clear gel

#12464-103.6
Procedure
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Combine EDTA and deionized water into main vessel and mix until clear.
Switch to sweep mixing and add AquaStyle SH-100 polymer and mix till uniform.
Add Optiphen 200 into main vessel and mix until uniform and free of air bubbles.
Combine Phase C ingredients into separate vessel and mix until clear.
Slowly add Phase C to Phase A and mix until a clear, smooth gel forms.
Add PVP-K90 Solution and mix till uniform

Typical Properties
Appearance: Crystal Clear Gel (> 95% T)
Viscosity:
20,000 30,000 cps (Brookfield RV Spindle #7, 10 RPM, 1 min @ 25C)
pH:
6.8 - 7.20
Description
AquaStyle SH-100 polymer provides both hold and thickening benefit to the formulation. Excellent
spreadability with No residue on hair. Easy to apply. Addition of PVP to the formulation results in a tacky
feel and increased stiffness. Good shine on hair. Style that lasts all day long even under high humidity!
How to Use
Apply product on dry or damp hair. Create desired style.

This formula has passed a 28-day double challenge efficacy test. However, the preservative
system has not been optimized to its lowest effective level.

The information contained in this document and the various products described are intended for use only by persons having technical skill and at
their own discretion and risk after they have performed necessary technical investigations, tests and evaluations of the products and their uses. While
the information herein is believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy and a purchaser must make its own determination of a products
suitability for purchasers use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of its employees and the purchasers of its products.
Neither Ashland nor its affiliates shall be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, or apparatus described in this
document. Nothing herein waives any of Ashlands or its affiliates conditions of sale, and WE MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF ANY PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. We also make no warranty against infringement
of any patents by reason of purchasers use of any product described in this document.
All statements, information and data presented herein are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are not to be taken as a guarantee, an express
warranty, or an implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or representation, express or implied, for which Ashland Inc.
and its subsidiaries assume legal responsibility. Registered trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries. Trademark,
Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries. *Trademark owned by a third party. 2012, Ashland.